No Excuses for mixed League Campaign - Cooper

The Boys in Blue failed to reach the decider for the first time since 2012.

The Na Fianna clubman says that Dublin got their just desserts.

"The team as a whole we got I guess what we deserved in many respects," he told FM104/Q102's Cóilín Duffy.

"We weren't at the pitch of it, come some of those games that we lost in particular. Obviously the results went against us.

"We reflect on ourselves, and what we took out of it (the league) - one of the main things was, that if we don't work hard, and don't work for each other and invest the time that's required at this level, you will get caught out.

"It's a big lesson for us going into what will be a big game against Louth."

Once again Dublin begin their Championship campaign outside the capital this Summer, where they take on the Wee County in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Sunday week.

Cooper says Dublin can't take Louth for granted, eventhough they haven't beaten Dublin in the Championship since 1973.

The defender is urging caution - particular after a positive start to the Championship by lower ranked sides.

"I think what's always been our mantra and what has worked for us in the last couple of years is giving our opposition as much respect as we can," Cooper said.

"Certainly that's what we'll do. We will look at as many tapes and footage as we can. We'll get to know them as we have already begun to do so, as best we can.

"I guess try to highlight areas that we can capitalise on, but also try to I guess stop them, because they have some dangerous players particularly offensively."

Dublin stars Niamh Collins and Jonny Cooper were in Parnell Park today to launch AIG’s new #EffortIsEqual campaign. #EffortIsEqual recognises that the effort, commitment and dedication amongst male and female players is equal.

AIG also announced their new sponsorship which will see AIG become the Official Insurance Partner of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. Follow AIG Ireland on social & on www.aig.ie to learn more about #EffortIsEqual